Paul's Guidebook
Food scene
Local pub with good food and beer. It’s pretty small and they don’t take reservations. Just show up and grab a table or a stool!
Recommended dishes: Burger, vegetable curry, fish and chips, bangers and mash (with turmeric cabbage).
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The Royal Peasant
1675 S Lumpkin StLocal pub with good food and beer. It’s pretty small and they don’t take reservations. Just show up and grab a table or a stool!
Recommended dishes: Burger, vegetable curry, fish and chips, bangers and mash (with turmeric cabbage).
Unique and unrivaled Mexican/Central American menu. Alcoholic Drinks are BYOB. Seating is first come first served and you wait in line to place an order.
Recommended dishes:
Tostones, wings, criollo, Cuban
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Cali N Tito's
1427 S Lumpkin StUnique and unrivaled Mexican/Central American menu. Alcoholic Drinks are BYOB. Seating is first come first served and you wait in line to place an order.
Recommended dishes:
Tostones, wings, criollo, Cuban
Fully Loaded Pizza Kitchen
1255 S Milledge AveGood pizza - great for takeout or delivery
Sakura Hibachi and Sushi Bar
1225 S Milledge AveGreat Sushi and Hibachi
Casual seafood with a great deck. Expect a wait - you can grab a drink at the bar and sit out front while you wait for a table. Great Sunday brunch deals on food and drinks.
Recommended dishes:
Grouper nuggets, sandwiches.
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Marker Seven Coastal Grill
1195 S Milledge AveCasual seafood with a great deck. Expect a wait - you can grab a drink at the bar and sit out front while you wait for a table. Great Sunday brunch deals on food and drinks.
Recommended dishes:
Grouper nuggets, sandwiches.
Tex-Mex BBQ - excellent food. Recommend calling order in for pick up.
Recommended dishes:
BRISKET. Pulled pork, homemade tortillas, potato salad
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Tamez Barbecue
1660 West Broad StreetTex-Mex BBQ - excellent food. Recommend calling order in for pick up.
Recommended dishes:
BRISKET. Pulled pork, homemade tortillas, potato salad
Independent Baking Co
1625 S Lumpkin StFreshed baked goods!
Best for takeout or delivery. You get a lot of food for your money here. Their hummus is the best around.
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Mediterranean Grill
1591 S Lumpkin StBest for takeout or delivery. You get a lot of food for your money here. Their hummus is the best around.
Known for their truffles. Great for gifts. Try the affacado!
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Condor Chocolates
1658 S Lumpkin StKnown for their truffles. Great for gifts. Try the affacado!
J Buffalo Wings
196 Alps RoadGood wings and more - best for takeout and delivery. In Beechwood shopping center.
Five and Ten
1073 S Milledge AveUpscale restaurant. Reservation recommended.
The Farm Cart
1074 Baxter StFancy biscuits
Great breakfast. Usually crowded
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Mama's Boy at The Falls of Oconee
8851 Macon HwyGreat breakfast. Usually crowded
Downtown. One of the best restaurants in Athens. Reservation recommended.
Recommended dishes - they’re all good. Tater tots.
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South Kitchen + Bar
247 E Washington StDowntown. One of the best restaurants in Athens. Reservation recommended.
Recommended dishes - they’re all good. Tater tots.
Last Resort Grill
174-184 W Clayton StJINYA Ramen Bar
351 E Broad StReally good ramen. Typically crowded.
ADD DRUG
1695 South Lumpkin Street1950s style drugstore diner. An Athens landmark.
Grocery store - has a hot bar with a variety of dishes. Pay by the pound.
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Earth Fare
1689 S Lumpkin StGrocery store - has a hot bar with a variety of dishes. Pay by the pound.
Trappeze Pub
269 N Hull StGreat food and beer selection!